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2001 Volvo V70XC/AWD/Auto/Turbo/164k Miles (Maroon)
2001 Volvo XC70/AWD/Auto/Turbo/151k Miles (Brown)
2002 Subaru Outback L.L. Bean/3.0/131K/AWD (Maroon)
2005 Volvo XC90/AWD/V8/Auto 111K Miles (Black)
2006 Toyota Sienna LE/AWD 124K Miles(Green)
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1985 BMW (E23) 735i(US)/AUTO/209K Miles (Parked since 2011)
1997 Mazda MPV/AUTO/4WD/173K Miles (Parked since 2008)
I'm not certain that it can be cleaned. It appears to be damaged finish, not just dirt on the surface. Brake dust will damage a finish if left on long enough...and that has the appearance of iron oxide that has damaged the finish. If I were going to try anything, it would be one of those products that dissolves iron chemically.
Current Fleet:
2016 Tundra Crewmax 4WD 1794
2005 MB S600 (126K, Michelin AS4, HPL 0W40)
2005 MB SL600 (55K Michelin AS4, Mobil 1 0W40)
2004 V70R (143K, six speed M66, HPL 5W40)
2004 XC90 (235K, HPL 0W30 Euro)
2002 V70-XC (295K, HPL 0W30 Euro)
2002 V70-T5 (225K, IPD bars, Bilsteins)
2001 V70-T5 (125K, IPD downpipe, cat back and other mods)
1932 Packard Sedan (straight 8, dual sidemounts, original paint and interior, Shell Rotella 15W40)
You might try CLR. I just had good success with it removing a multi-year buildup of oxidized minerals, though non-automotive, that nothing else would touch. But as the label says, test in an inconspicuous area first. I've also seen oven cleaner suggested on YouTube for cleaning major wheel grime build-up, but again you might want to proceed cautiously.
'04 XC70, Ash Gold / Taupe, Premium, Touring, Tinted Rear Glass, Rear Skyddsplåt, Wing Profile Load Bars, USA Spec 11,
StonGard Light Protection, Yokohama YK740 GTXs, Meyle HD Sway Bar Links, ipd HD TCV, subframe & top brace poly bushing inserts,
TitaniumTim XC Cup-holder Coasters.
I got a buddy's CLR. With about teaspoon, undiluted, I tested one area. Let it sit for two minutes as directed (though with hot water). With wire brush, it looked promising after hosing with water. I poured on another CLR and let it sit for five minutes, then brushed it. That's the result in the attached pic. Manually using hand wire brush was better until I used my powered wire brush. If you look closely, you'll see the wire marks. Well, this was a test. I will report back after I get the wheel project done.
'04 XC70, Ash Gold / Taupe, Premium, Touring, Tinted Rear Glass, Rear Skyddsplåt, Wing Profile Load Bars, USA Spec 11,
StonGard Light Protection, Yokohama YK740 GTXs, Meyle HD Sway Bar Links, ipd HD TCV, subframe & top brace poly bushing inserts,
TitaniumTim XC Cup-holder Coasters.
I cleaned up a set of wheels from the salvage yard recently. Gunk engine degreaser, an abrasive pad (similar to ScotchBrite), lots of elbow grease, and a power washer. Worked well. I didn't care about the finish. I was already planning on painting with Plasti-Dip.
Brett
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